How to Organize a Girls' Game Night

Make sure the games are simple enough for everyone to learn.

If you're looking for a fun night with the girls, it doesn't have to be out and about. Have a girls' game night in -- which is a great way to reconnect with old friends or neighbors, have some drinks and snacks, and play some games.

Things You'll Need

• Invitations
• Food
• Drinks
• Large table with chairs
• Good selection of games

Instructions

1. Send out an Evite. Go to Evite.com to create a personalized invitation for your game night. The Evite is a great way to view who has replied to your invitation and makes it easy for all of your guests to communicate with each other before your event. Your guests will all probably want to bring something, so take them up on their offers. List what you are looking for so they can sign up via the Evite.

2. Plan ahead for simple foods -- finger foods like veggies and dip, Mexican salsa or guacamole, bruschetta and simple desserts like cookies or cheesecake bites. A chocolate fondue is always a big hit -- just melt squares of chocolate in a fondue pot and serve it with strawberries, sliced bananas, brownie or pound cake pieces, marshmallows or graham crackers.

3. Mix up some drinks. If you're planning to serve cocktails, keep it simple so you're not playing bartender all evening. Serve chilled wine or make up a pitcher of martinis ahead of time. Fruity martini drinks like an apple martini or a berry martini are always fun. Be sure to have plenty of non-alcoholic beverages like juice, soda and water available as well.

4. Make sure you have enough seating. Plan your game area at a large table. If your table is not large enough to seat all of your guests, consider putting a couple of card tables together and covering them with a tablecloth.

5. Pick some good games. After all of your guests have arrived, settle down for the highlight of the evening: some serious game-playing. Keep in mind that the games you choose can either make or break your evening. Classic games like Pictionary and Outburst are always good for some laughs. If you have an intense group of guests, try the game Cranium (but this game does take some concentration). Another game guaranteed to have you laughing is Loaded Questions. Avoid games that don't require much interaction between players, like Monopoly or Sorry. Also consider playing a simple dice game.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're hosting the neighborhood girls, make sure you include everyone in your invitation. No one wants to feel left out.

References

• The Simple Dollar: How to Organize and Host a Gaming Evening

Resources

• Evite
• Drink of the Week